Musk is worried: we are first, but second to tenth are all Chinese.

On May 30th local time, Bloomberg reported that "Chinese startups are competing to dominate the future trend of artificial intelligence robots". The article mentioned that for many years, American companies have been leading the development of humanoid robots. However, emerging companies from China are now continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation. With the density of robots per person in factory workshops already higher than that of the US and Japan, China is preparing for humanoid robots to take on increasingly complex tasks. Reports have indicated that Chinese robot companies have initiated various trials, ranging from waste sorting, drugs delivery in nursing homes, to collaborating with police officers in street patrols, museum tours, and even military applications. Recently, China even hosted the world's first half marathon and robot fighting competition for humanoid robots. The article mentioned that although these competitions are not yet perfect, progress is key, representing an important step for the Chinese technology industry. The article also mentioned that Chinese startups have caught the attention of Elon Musk, as his company Tesla is also targeting the humanoid robot market. During a conference call in April, the billionaire mentioned that he believes his Optimus Prime robot is leading in terms of performance, but China may eventually dominate this field. He expressed concerns, saying "I'm a bit worried that companies ranked second to tenth on the list will all be Chinese companies."